Lot #: 245
Price Realized: $517.50
($450 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Rare Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Drape-and-Tassel Design, Stamped "J EATON", South River, NJ origin, second quarter 19th century, highly-ovoid jug with semi-squared spout and ribbed handle, decorate with a brushed, stylized drape-and-tassel motif. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. Rare mark with impressive form and size. Several shallow chips to underside at bottom edge. Several chips to handle, including a 1 1/4" chip to edge of handle. A chip to top of spout. A 3" hairline from rim on reverse. H 16 1/4".
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